THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED
To provide a stimulating Day Opportunities Programme, including education, training and work opportunities in preparation for employment. To develop a vibrant and recreation programme. To provide Supported Living where everyone feels they belong.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,816 for the year, with total income falling significantly from £126,569 in the prior year to £60,219. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £165,800, which the trustees consider optimal to be equivalent to three months of operating income to ensure stability. The trustees are actively exploring the disposal of the current premises to release equity and strengthen the financial position amidst challenges in growing learner numbers and staff recruitment.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees consider that the optimal level of reserves for the charity to hold to ensure that it can continue to provide a stable and quality service to its stakeholders is equivalent to three months of its operating income.”
“The charity’s Chief Executive, Linda Edwards’s loan of £79,000 to the charity. £5,000 was repaid in the 2022 financial year. The loan balance £73,800 was outstanding at 30 September 2025.” — page 17
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03101192
Company officers (Companies House)
- BROOKS, Angela on trustee list
- HOLYOKE, Sasha Clair not on trustee list
- EDWARDS, Linda
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Angela Brooks
- Sasha-Clair Holyoke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £35k | £74k |
| 30/09/2024 | £127k | £121k |
| 30/09/2023 | £51k | £77k |
| 30/09/2022 | £48k | £61k |
| 30/09/2021 | £69k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,816 for the year, with total income falling significantly from £126,569 in the prior year to £60,219. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £165,800, which the trustees consider optimal to be equivalent to three months of operating income to ensure stability. The trustees are actively exploring the disposal of the current premises to release equity and strengthen the financial position amidst challenges in growing learner numbers and staff recruitment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2025 | £4k | contribution towards the Learning for Life programme |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2023 | £3k | contribution towards the Learning for Life programme |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | FY2022 | £584 | contribution towards the Learning For Life programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Learning for Life - Back to building |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £10k | Learning for Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/08/2019 | £10k | Laughter Club |
| London Borough of Barnet | 07/12/2017 | £3k | Grant to The Larches Trust |
| London Borough of Barnet | 16/08/2017 | £3k | Grant to The Larches Community |
| London Borough of Barnet | 27/04/2017 | £3k | Grant to The Larches Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2016 | £10k | Go Green Go! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2015 | £10k | Community Cohesion Mosaic Peace Tree Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2012 | £10k | Dress to Impress |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2010 | £40k | The Emotional Literacy Development Programme - 'Safe Space' |
| Sport England | 16/09/2010 | £6k | Yogatastic |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/06/2009 | £10k | From the Inside Looking Out |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2006 | £5k | Education & Opportunities Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2004 | £5k | Arts In Action |